Human Services Caseworker Associate (Part-Time)

Human Services Caseworker Associate

Do you have a passion for helping individuals experiencing homelessness move toward independence and self-sufficiency? The Prince William County Department of Social Services, Homeless Services Division, is seeking an energetic part-time Human Services Caseworker Associate to join our team at the Ferlazzo Emergency Shelter (FES).

Located in Woodbridge, Virginia, the FES operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serves up to 50 single adults experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate will play a vital part in creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment while assisting residents as they take critical steps toward housing stability and improved quality of life. This is an opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the community while working alongside a dedicated team of human services professionals. If you are motivated to serve and ready to make a difference, consider applying today!

As a part-time Human Services Caseworker Associate, you will work a regular weekend schedule of Saturdays and Sundays, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. In this role, you will support daily shelter operations and help ensure a safe, structured, and respectful environment for all residents. You will be responsible for ensuring residents understand and comply with shelter policies, safety procedures, and program expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the safety and security of the facility
• Responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Completing required administrative documentation, including daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, and shelter forms
• Utilizing Microsoft Outlook and Word for documentation and communication
• Coordinating with community partners who provide meals, educational programming, and recreational activities for residents
• Fostering positive communication and rapport with volunteers and residents
• Conducting routine inspections of residents' sleeping areas
• Working independently with minimal supervision

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of experience in a human services or social services-related field.

Preferences include:

• 4 or more years of experience working with homeless individuals and working in a homeless shelter
• 3 or more years of experience providing customer service in the workplace
• 3 or more years of experience managing crisis situations and independently making decisions
• General knowledge of being trauma-informed
• 1 or more years of experience working with volunteers and donors
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, de-escalation, and crisis Intervention

Special requirements include:

• Resource/foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program may not be employed by the Prince William Department of Social Services. Resource/foster parents for youth from other localities are welcome to apply.
• All DSS staff are required to provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters in the event of a community disaster.
• Candidates must pass criminal history, child protective services, and DMV background checks.
• Staff in this position must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive for work.
• Staff in this position cannot perform their job by teleworking.
• Staff in this position will be required to attend meetings and/or trainings outside their work schedule.
• Staff in this position must be able to report to work in inclement weather or other states of emergency.

This is a part-time position with a regular weekend schedule of Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Starting salary range is $28.32 to $40.69 hourly.

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.